Littell is a second “Nick Martinez” style pitcher whose versatility can help the team in multiple roles. With Hunter Greene battling a groin injury and Chase Burns approaching an innings limit, that’s more valuable that it looks on the surface.

The Cincinnati Reds add Zack Littell (8-8, 3.58) to the rotation and move swingman Nick Martinez to the bullpen to make room.

The Cincinnati Reds continued their aggressive approach to the trade deadline by acquiring right-hander Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade on Wednesday.